The faculty of the School of Media said that the name change is not meant to deemphasize journalism butto better reflect where students fromwithin the school go after graduation and what goes on within the four programs in the school.

The decision to have the full Board of Regents vote on the name change was made at the June 21 meeting which mostly focused on the budget. The regents approved the name change at the quarterly meeting on Aug. 2.

Changes in what you see

Bemis Lawrence Hall no longer has residents as construction began on the building this summer as a part of the First Year Village project.

The First Year Village is a project by the Student Life Foundation that creates pod-style living for groups of students with common interests. The project is expected to cost $48 million to create two buildings that house about 635 students. The Bowling Green City Commission passed an ordinance to give the Student Life Foundation industrial revenue building bonds on Aug. 20.

WKU’s new leaders

Positions across campus changed this summer, with one of the biggest being Ann Mead’s retirement. Mead, former senior vice president forfinance and administration, retiredfrom a 44-year career in higher education at the end of June. Now in the position is Susan Howarth as the executive vice president for strategy,finance and operations.

In the Provost’s office, a new position was named. Michelle Trawick was announced as the associate provost for faculty and academic excellence. She began the position on July 1.

The athletic department also faced administrative changes. Former Associate Athletic Director for Communications and Media Relations Kyle Neaves left the position to work for Colorado State University on July22. The position is now filled by ZachGreenwell who has worked in WKU media relations since 2016.

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